This discussion clarifies eligibility for presumptive taxation when combining salary and business income. The user, with professional income under 50 lakhs and salary income, inquired about using presumptive tax to reduce their taxable gross income. They were advised they are eligible for presumptive assessment under Section 44ADA as their professional income falls below the 50 lakh threshold.
13 July 2022
I have 49 lakhs as professional income (194jb) in my traces and 4 lakhs as salary income(192). Can I use presumptive taxation so that my gross income will be 24.5 lakhs+4. Am I required to keep a book of accounts.